Living more sustainably means reducing our environmental impact through everyday positive actions. Even small changes to your lifestyle could make a difference, and help you save money too.
Did you know that one meet-free day a week for a year could save almost 3 tennis courts of forest* and £260 for a family of four**? Get creative and try new recipes while saving money and the planet.
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** diet trends, 2021
According to the Energy Saving Trust (2022), one household could save £45 a year by keeping shower time to no more than four minutes. You could also save water by installing an efficient shower head or using your washing machine only when it is fully loaded. Find more simple tips to start saving the planet at home.
Compost your food waste or start to recycle it. Recycled food waste can be used for commercial composting or it can be processed to create green electricity. Check with your local authority if food waste is being recycled in your area and get started.
Reducing your household waste could help you save money while reducing your carbon footprint. See our top tips and make a small change today.
Did you know that the saved energy from one recycled glass bottle can power a light bulb for 4 hours? Or that one fleece jacket can be made from 25 plastic bottles (Source: Recycle-more.co.uk, 2021)? Learn tips to reduce, reuse and recycle.
10% of the global carbon emissions come from the clothing industry (Source: Sustain Your Style, 2022). Explore our 5 simple tips to make more sustainable fashion choices and start making a difference today.
A carbon footprint gives you information about your impact on the environment. Find how to calculate your carbon footprint and tips on how you could reduce it.
From small changes to low-carbon heating systems, find out more about saving energy and money at home.
Find out about ways to reduce your impact on the climate when travelling or commuting to work.
